There are some women who have mastered the art of achieving it all, and Lori Harvey is definitely one of those people. She has the career, she has the guy (which we're still digesting), a loving family that has positioned her in a place to where she is blessed to live an amazing life, and...bomb ass skin; flawless even.
That's what that good, healthy D—I mean, a relationship—will do to you, girl!
Anyway, Lori took to social media to show off how her glow in the best way. Captioned, "Fresh face. Skin is thriving," her Instagram went up with everyone admiring her skin just as she's done. And although we don't have an official skincare routine from her (call us anytime, sis to spill the tea), she did disclose to W Magazine some of her favorite products back in 2017. When asked what her medicine cabinet is stocked with, she answered:
"Mila Moursi Cleasing Foam, Kiehl's Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion, Mila Moursi pH Balancing Toner, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue Cream for night time use, and Mila Moursi Triple Action Eye Contour Cream in the morning. Then, Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Moisturizer, Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream, and Mario Badescu Rosewater Facial Spray."
Whew.
Lori Harvey/Instagram
She also credited good skin to "a great moisturizer"—her fave being Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream. As for her best advice from a dermatologist?
"Don't pop your pimples. And always cleanse and moisturize your neck and décolleté, not just your face."
*writes notes*
And listen, Im not the only one taking notes, as Pat McGrath recruited her to star in the makeup artist's #InTheMirror series to celebrate the launch of Mothership IV: Decadence Eye Palette and MatteTrace lipstick shades. She told Vogue:
"When she wanted to work together, it was such a dream come true because she's always been one of my biggest beauty icons."
And although her social media is full of pics with a fresh, light look, she knows a lot about the beauty and makeup industry—from products, to Sephora endorsements.
Thankfully, there have been talks that we won't have to wait much longer for tips, as she has allegedly raised the capital to release her own beauty and skincare brand. If so, you already know we'll be ordering.
But in the meantime, um, Lori—we need you to drop the skincare routine, sis!
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In a xoNecoleexclusive, the iconic actress opens up about embracing this season of her life, new projects, and overall being a “bad motherfucker.” Gabrielle reveals that she was 37 years old when she was diagnosed with perimenopause and is still going through it at 51 years old. Mayo Clinic says perimenopause “refers to the time during which your body makes the natural transition to menopause, marking the end of the reproductive years.”
“I haven't crossed over the next phase just yet, but I think part of it is when you hear any form of menopause, you automatically think of your mother or grandmother. It feels like an old-person thing, but for me, I was 37 and like not understanding what that really meant for me. And I don't think we focus so much on the word menopause without understanding that perimenopause is just the time before menopause,” she tells us.
Gabrielle Union
Photo by Brian Thomas
"But you can experience a lot of the same things during that period that people talk about, that they experienced during menopause. So you could get a hot flash, you could get the weight gain, the hair loss, depression, anxiety, like all of it, mental health challenges, all of that can come, you know, at any stage of the menopausal journey and like for me, I've been in perimenopause like 13, 14 years. When you know, most doctors are like, ‘Oh, but it's usually about ten years, and I'm like, ‘Uhh, I’m still going (laughs).’”
Conversations about perimenopause, fibroids, and all the things that are associated with women’s bodies have often been considered taboo and thus not discussed publicly. However, times are changing, and thanks to the Gabrielle’s and the Tia Mowry’s, more women are having an authentic discourse about women’s health. These open discussions lead to the creation of more safe spaces and support for one another.
“I want to be in community with folks. I don't ever want to feel like I'm on an island about anything. So, if I can help create community where we are lacking, I want to be a part of that,” she says. “So, it's like there's no harm in talking about it. You know what I mean? Like, I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change. I'm just getting better and stronger and more intelligent, more wise, more patient, more compassionate, more empathetic. All of that is very, very welcomed, and none of it should be scary.”
The Being Mary Jane star hasn’t been shy about her stance on therapy. If you don’t know, here’s a hint: she’s all for it, and she encourages others to try it as well. She likens therapy to dating by suggesting that you keep looking for the right therapist to match your needs. Two other essential keys to her growth are radical transparency and radical acceptance (though she admits she is still working on the latter).
"I was a bad motherfucker before perimenopause. I’m a bad motherfucker now, and I'll be a bad motherfucker after menopause. Know what I’m saying? None of that has to change. How I’m a bad motherfucker, I welcome that part of the change."
Gabrielle Union and Kaavia Union-Wade
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images
“I hope that a.) you recognize that you're not alone. Seek out help and know that it's okay to be honest about what the hell is happening in your life. That's the only way that you know you can get help, and that's also the only other way that people know that you are in need if there's something going on,” she says, “because we have all these big, very wild, high expectations of people, but if they don't know what they're actually dealing with, they're always going to be failing, and you will always be disappointed. So how about just tell the truth, be transparent, and let people know where you are. So they can be of service, they can be compassionate.”
Gabrielle’s transparency is what makes her so relatable, and has so many people root for her. Whether through her TV and film projects, her memoirs, or her social media, the actress has a knack for making you feel like she’s your homegirl. Scrolling through her Instagram, you see the special moments with her family, exciting new business ventures, and jaw-dropping fashion moments. Throughout her life and career, we’ve seen her evolve in a multitude of ways. From producing films to starting a haircare line to marriage and motherhood, her journey is a story of courage and triumph. And right now, in this season, she’s asking, “What’s next?”
“This is a season of discovery and change. In a billion ways,” says the NAACP Image Award winner. “The notion of like, ‘Oh, so and so changed. They got brand new.’ I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
"I want you to be brand new. I want me to be brand new. I want us to be always constantly growing, evolving. Having more clarity, moving with different purpose, like, and all of that is for me very, very welcomed."
She continues, “So I'm just trying to figure out what's next. You know what I mean? I'm jumping into what's next. I'm excited going into what's next and new. I'm just sort of embracing all of what life has to offer.”
Look out for Gabrielle in the upcoming indie film Riff Raff, which is a crime comedy starring her and Jennifer Coolidge, and she will also produce The Idea of You, which stars Anne Hathaway.
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